CONDITION OF THE PRESIDENT AND OTHER VARYING NOTES
The Sentinel reports on President Garfield's improving condition after removal to Long Branch with hopeful bulletins and no immediate danger. It notes other items including the water question in Richmond, Prohibition convention plans in New York, tobacco and sugar crops, President Buchanan’s brother living, and various local notes about West Point class admits, Georgia cotton damage, and exhibitions in Atlanta.
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Long Branch
White House
Symptons
Turbulent weather and crops in North Carolina
The log of wind and water damage is forecast at 50 000 to 75 000 dollars. Reports from Raleigh and other counties note drought, crop failure, and hopeful prospects for eastern counties while warning of hardship in the interior. Politicians from both parties in North Carolina discuss liquor politics’ limited impact on future elections. Mentions to national figures and events appear in scattered items.
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Ion
Nington
North Carolina
Washington
Tut Raleigh Mews
Revenue Officials Nab Brandy Wagon Near Buck Shoals
In Yadkin County Aug 25 Deputy Collector Sullivan halted a two horse wagon driven by B Shore with Isaac Shore. A barrel opened contained 33 gallons of proof brandy hidden under green stock notes. Officials seized wagon team and liquor then recaptured it after the owners moved to reclaim. The cask and barrel were turned over to authorities at Statesville after a chase.
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Statesvilledmark
Buck Shoals
Sullivan
B. Shore
Isaac Shore
Messrs. Gentry & Myres
The
Revenue Service
Gentry
Ardent
Hudepeth
Uncle Sam
Statesville
A Costly Suit in Davie County over a $16 Buggy
In 1875 J P Cash sued EK Frost administrator of W Stonestreet for the value of a $16 old buggy. After appeal to the Superior Court the case moved to Iredell where about 40 witnesses from Davie and Yadkin educated to the hearings. The suit was dismissed at the plaintiff’s cost for failure to post security. Costs run between $700 and $1000 plus attorney fees. Plaintiff’s counsel were R F Armfield A I Smith J M McCorkle. defense counsel J M Clement R Z Linney.
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Statenville
Davie County
J. P. Cash
EK. Frost
W. Stonestreet
Iredell
Davie
Yadkin
Messrs
R. F. Armfield
A. I. Smith
J. M. McCorkle
Horrible Crime Near Danville Detected in Domestic Tragedy
In Danville Virginia near White Meares in the county yesterday Robert Williams and his wife quarreled. She obtained a warrant for his arrest from a magistrate who named Williams’ son as special constable. Williams was found dead in his home with his head severed by an axe. His two daughters fled with their mother and have not been arrested. Williams was educated and reputable but drank heavily and was dangerous when intoxicated.
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Denvilre Va
White Me
Robert Williams
Williams
Attempt on Guiteau in Washington Jail Sparks Arrest
At 7 p.m. Battery B of the Second Artillery relieved guards at the Washington jail where Guiteau is held. First Sergeant Mason jumped from a leading wagon, fired a musket shot that grazed Guiteau’s head and pierced his coat, then surrendered to his officer. Mason, a Virginia native, has served nineteen years.
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Charlotte Observer
Washineton
Guiteau
Second Artillery
Graves
Daty
Mason
Guitean
Virginia
Demand of the Times on tariff reform in Washington Post
The piece argues for radical tariff reform as essential for justice and expediency. It claims no statesman or economist will defend the tariff as is, criticizing monopolies and labor robbing wealth, urging revenue reform balanced to avoid harming or enriching any single class.
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Washington Post
Dem
Peter Ibriedi
Collision on the Richmond and Danville Railroad
A collision occurred near the four mile post and telegraph office on the Richmond and Danville Railroad Monday at noon. The down train on the side track collided with the main track passenger train from Richmond to Danville. Engineer George N Moseley died after his left leg was severed by a wheel.
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Richmond
George N. Moseley
N C Midland to be Built
Baltimore Sun quotes Mr Barbour promising North Carolina Midland extension across the state. He says the pledge will be redeemed to create a double track and open a new traffic district, boosting business from the Charlotte and Statesville line.
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Baltimore Sun
Barbour
North Carolina
North Carolina Mid
Richmond
Danville
Charlotte
Statesville
The State Fair Promises A Grand State Assembly
Notwithstanding short crops the State Fair promises to be a success with cheap railroad rates free entry all week racing trotting running bicyclists trades procession shooting matches grand tournament display of products and a reunion of ex Confederates drawing a large crowd.
Farrington Acquitted In Charlotte Street Tragedy
The court last week acquitted Farrington of Charlotte of the homicide of railroad engineer Fred Harper in a street affray that grew from Harper's betrayal of Farrington's sister. The case recalls the events from last spring when Harper was killed.
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News-Observer
Farrington
Charlotte
Fred Harper
Harper
A Sad End in Virginia Paper
Joseph E. Farmer of Halifax County Virginia formerly jailed for horse stealing had recently paid taxes on $100,000. An elderly man, he belongs to nine families and his death is noted in the report from the Virginia paper.
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Virginia Paper
Joseph E. Farmer
Halifax County
Virginia
Senator Butler on the need for a newspaper
Senator Butler of South Carolina argues journalism is a distinct profession like medicine and law and that every family should own a newspaper to stay informed in a fast-moving age. He notes books are not always accessible but newspapers are affordable for all incomes.
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Butler
South Carolina
The Fire Fiend Charlotte Objectors
A New York Herald correspondent visits Michigan counties wrecked by a forest fire. Along burned roads lie charred remains of men women and children. Farmers with decades of toil lost homes and possessions, falling into beggary as the disaster unfolds.
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Charlotte Objectors
Michigan
New York Herald
Prize Fool from Elmira Goes Mad After Fame
Baltimore American reports Miss Schaffer who won $200 as the state’s handsomest woman at Brockport has gone insane from notoriety. Physicians blame hair coloring acids and she will be sent to an asylum on Monday. In Edgecombe Calvin Sharp, 11, died after a kerosene fire started during his mother's attempt to burn bed coverings to remove lice. the mother escaped.
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Baltimore
Mies Schaffer
Elmira
Brockport
Calvin Sharp
M. B
Kinson’s
Edgecombe
North Carolina Mill Stone Co Sees Rising Orders
The North Carolina Mill Stone Company reports growing demand with many orders ahead of capacity. Superintendent Grimm expects to ship fifteen to twenty mills per month for a period.
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North Carolina
Carthage Garstt
North Carolina Mill Stone Company
Grimm
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